Edwardian Two-Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 6909
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Edwardian Two-Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern based on Butterick No. 6909 from 1914. Includes full-size 36″ printed pattern sheet and 4-page booklet with cutting layout, tailor’s tacks, and waist-line finishes. Designed for a 22″ waist and 37″ hip. Suitable for intermediate sewists.
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Edwardian Two-Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 6909
$17.00
Edwardian Two-Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern based on Butterick No. 6909 from 1914. Includes full-size 36″ printed pattern sheet and 4-page booklet with cutting layout, tailor’s tacks, and waist-line finishes. Designed for a 22″ waist and 37″ hip. Suitable for intermediate sewists.
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Edwardian Two-Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 6909
This Edwardian Two-Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern is a faithful historical reproduction of Butterick pattern No. 6909, first featured in the May 1914 issue of The Delineator. Designed for an elegant clearing-length skirt with a slightly raised waistline, it can be made with two or three circular ruffles or as a plain, narrow skirt that skims the figure in true mid-1910s style.
About This Edwardian Two-Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern
The original description notes that “the two-piece skirt has soft plaits at the top of the back” and may be finished either with circular ruffles or in a plain version. The silhouette is slim through the hips with fullness released below, creating a graceful walking skirt that works beautifully for everyday Edwardian wear, historical reenactment, or stage costuming.
- Original publisher: The Butterick Pattern Company
- Era: Edwardian age, circa 1914
- Style: Clearing-length, slightly raised waistline, with optional two or three circular ruffles
- Pattern pieces: Front gore, back gore, three graduated ruffles, and inside belt
Details of the Edwardian Two-Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern
This printed package includes full-size pattern pieces carefully redrawn from the original sheet and printed on 36" wide paper for easy layout and cutting. The pattern is intended to be made either as a separate skirt or attached to a bodice as part of a one-piece dress ensemble, following common Edwardian practice.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Printed format: Full-size pattern on sturdy 36" wide white paper
- Cover artwork: Reproduction of the original Butterick envelope illustration
- Interior booklet: Includes cutting layout, directions for making tailor’s tacks, and a detailed article on waist-line finishes adapted from early 20th-century tailoring texts
- Instruction style: True to the original—concise period directions rather than modern step-by-step photographs
Sizing & Fit Information
This Edwardian Two-Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern is drafted for a single historical size:
- Waist: 22" (56 cm)
- Hip (7" below waist): 37" (94 cm)
This is the only size included in the package, matching the original Butterick specification. Experienced sewists and pattern cutters can grade or adjust the pattern to other measurements, as the skirt seams and ruffle placement provide clear reference points for alteration.
Recommended Fabrics & Trims
Period sources recommend cotton crepe, linen, serge, taffeta, and similar firm dress fabrics for this style. When made of woolen or heavier cotton, the skirt should be finished with braid at the hem, a common Edwardian touch that adds both weight and visual interest. Plain versions in darker colors such as blue, grey, tan, or black create a practical walking skirt, while lighter shades or contrasting ruffles lend themselves to more fashionable daytime wear.
Historical Context
The design for this Edwardian Two-Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern comes from The Delineator, the fashion magazine published by the Butterick Pattern Company and widely known as an authority on women’s dress in the early 20th century. For more on the magazine’s role in documenting and shaping fashion of the period, see resources on The Delineator and other early 1900s fashion publications.
The soft back plaits, slightly raised waistline, and clearing-length hem are all characteristic of skirts worn in the years just before the First World War. This makes the pattern ideal for living history presentations, museum education programs, vintage-themed events, and theatrical productions set in the 1910s.
Sewing Skill Level & Difficulty
Difficulty: 3/5 (Intermediate)
This project is best suited to an intermediate sewist. The skirt itself is relatively simple, but several factors raise the difficulty above a true beginner level:
- Fitted waist with darts and an inside belt that must sit smoothly around the body
- Soft plaits at the back that require careful marking and pressing for a clean, period-correct silhouette
- Optional circular ruffles that call for patient gathering and even application along the hipline
- Concise period instructions that assume some familiarity with techniques like tailor’s tacks, hemming, and finishing waistbands
If you are comfortable reading vintage-style directions, adjusting fit at the waist and hips, and working with gathers or ruffles, you should find this pattern rewarding.
Using Your Edwardian Two-Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern Today
Whether you intend to recreate a full Edwardian outfit, pair the skirt with a reproduction shirtwaist, or build a versatile costume wardrobe for the 1910s, this Edwardian Two-Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern offers a historically grounded base that can be styled in many ways. Choose sturdy wool or cotton for practical day wear, or a crisp taffeta for a dressier impression.
Print vs. Download Options
This listing is for the printed version of the pattern, shipped as a full-size 36" wide pattern sheet with its accompanying instruction booklet. If you prefer a digital format for home or copy-shop printing, look for our coordinated PDF listing: Edwardian Two-Piece Skirt Downloads. The printed and digital versions use the same historical draft so you can choose whichever format best fits your sewing space.
Why Choose Past Patterns
- Historically researched reproductions based on original early 20th-century patterns and publications
- Cleanly printed pattern sheets designed for repeated use
- A focus on authentic shapes and construction details that support museum, reenactment, and theatrical costuming
Whether you are building a complete 1910s wardrobe or adding a single timeless skirt to your costume collection, this Edwardian Two-Piece Skirt Sewing Pattern will quickly become a favorite project to revisit in different fabrics and trims.
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Additional information
| Weight | 7 oz |
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| Dimensions | 13 × 10 × 2 in |
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